Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony H200
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony H200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
- Revealed August 2012
- Older Model is Sony NEX-C3
- Renewed by Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
- Announced January 2013

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony H200 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony H200, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and H200 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

The NEX-F3 was released 4 months before the H200 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the NEX-F3 matches up versus the H200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony H200 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-F3 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony H200
NEX-F3 | H200 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Sony NEX-F3
H200 | NEX-F3 |
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Common features in the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony H200
NEX-F3 | H200 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2013 | Same generation |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-F3 has outer measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony H200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-F3 compared to the H200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-F3 and H200 is 86 and 67 respectively.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-F3 and H200.
Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NEX-F3 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony H200 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony H200 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-08-16 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 5184 x 2920 |
Max native ISO | 16000 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-633mm (26.4x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 20cm |
Available lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Xtra Fine LCD | ClearPhoto LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 314 grams (0.69 lb) | 530 grams (1.17 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1114 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 shots | 240 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $470 | $250 |